Bj's Brewhouse

Pizza is a $30 billion industry in the United States and while Chicago and New York may get a lot of buzz for their pizza, Dayton is right up there for pizza lovers.

Smart Asset compared 137 U.S. cities and determined the top 25 cities for pizza lovers by looking at “factors which would matter most to a true pizza-lover,” according to its website. Dayton ranked 7th in their most recent rankings. Those factors included the cost of living, the number of pizza places per 10,000 residents, the average Yelp score for pizza places, and the percentage of pizza places on Yelp with a rating higher than 4.4.

Approximately three billion pizzas are sold in the United States every year, plus an additional one billion frozen pizzas. Pepperoni is the most popular topping in the United States, found on 1/3 of pizzas. The average American eats 23 pounds of pizza each year.

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A distinctive IPA that is brewed with malted wheat, experimental hops and elderflower. The use of wheat enhances the complex hop profile. Two experimental hop varieties – Jarrylo and Belma – contribute fruity hop flavors that resemble blackberry and strawberry, while mellow floral notes of elderflower cover the palate. The finish is hop bitter as you would expect from an IPA.

“Temple of Stone IPA represents two original craft brewers combining talent to create a recipe that highlights the industry’s camaraderie,” said Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele.

The new beer will be available at BJ’s restaurants beginning Monday and will remain on tap through early September, or while supplies last.